Dreaming of Beautiful Things

Seeing them crying together, Fang Zheng immediately supported Shui Yibai.

Pointing at Qian Desheng with concern, he said, "Why are you crying again! Is he making you uncomfortable!? Young Master will help you beat him up!"

With that, he kicked Qian Desheng to the ground!

Qian Desheng lay on his side, his eyes bulging like brass bells, filled with shock!

Beast! Beast!

He pointed a trembling finger at Fang Zheng, a thousand curses stuck in his throat, unable to utter a single word!

Dog... dog... you're not human, you're a dog!!

Seeing this, Shui Yibai hurriedly went forward to help him up, saying quickly, "No! No!" But in her heart, she felt a touch of gratitude.

Fang Zheng also quickly apologized, "I'm sorry! Are you alright?"

"I'm fine!" Qian Desheng replied gruffly.

"That's good. Have you thought it through? If you have, hand over all those hidden assets of yours, so I can help you deal with them."

Qian Desheng nodded painfully.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng smiled.

Good! Very good. I didn't expect Eunuch Qian to be so loyal that Xiao Bai could convince him so easily.

It's really saving me a lot of trouble!

But this guy might not be so honest. I'll keep him close and interrogate him slowly in the future!

"That's good, I'll let you out in a while. After you've rested, you can reveal everything one by one. Here, sign this first!"

Saying that, Fang Zheng took out servitude contracts and ink from his pocket and slapped them on the table!

The two approached the table and froze when they saw the glaring words "Servitude Contract" on the paper.

It had the Emperor's name on it... servitude for ten years?!

Fang Zheng met the suspicious gazes of the two, put his arm around Shui Yibai, and walked to the side.

Qian Desheng watched their intimate display and gnashed his teeth in hatred!

Shui Yibai was now too distracted to be shy.

Who could accept suddenly being made to sign a servitude contract? And swearing by her own father!

She couldn't help but ask softly, "Young Master, why do I have to sign a servitude contract?"

Fang Zheng explained, "We're all family, what servitude contract? But Qian Desheng isn't! He doesn't trust me, and you signing this will make him feel more at ease."

"What if he changes his mind halfway and escapes from the mansion, what then? It would either harm you or harm me!"

"He's loyal to your father, and signing this servitude contract is good for him too."

"Think about it. Why did I only write ten years? Wouldn't it be better for me to write a hundred years? Ultimately, it's for your own good!"

"As for your contract, I'll tear it up later! Any questions?"

Shui Yibai thought for a moment, then shook her head.

Fang Zheng continued to hold her small hand, dipping it in the ink, then pressing it onto the servitude contract.

Watching the princess being manipulated like this, Qian Desheng's eyelid twitched!

But whether he signed the contract or not made little difference now.

The princess was firmly under Fang Zheng's control, and both of them were in his grasp. There was no way out.

Helplessly, he also pressed his fingerprint onto the contract.

Fang Zheng hadn't let go of Shui Yibai's hand yet.

Shui Yibai glanced at Qian Desheng and softly said with embarrassment, "Let go..."

Hearing this, Fang Zheng couldn't help but caress her small hand, feeling it was rougher than Miaohan's!

Probably from doing household chores!

Thinking of princesses... Fang Zheng suddenly asked on a whim, "You say... if I married a princess, what should I call the emperor? Should I call him Imperial Father? Or dad?"

In his previous life, he'd never been married... and the ancient etiquette was so complex, he really had no experience!

Suddenly this question came to mind, and with a princess right in front of him, the customs of the two countries should be roughly the same!

The speaker means nothing, but the listener takes it to heart!

Shui Yibai's mind went boom! She immediately covered her face with both hands and mumbled, "Just call him Imperial Father..."

Fang Zheng understood. So you call him Imperial Father.

Thinking about it carefully, calling Emperor Jing "Imperial Father" would be quite embarrassing!

Wait! This is getting ahead of ourselves!

Qian Desheng watched in shock! Watching the princess being teased right before his eyes!

How can a person be so shameless?!!

I'm still here!

Fang Zheng came to his senses and saw Shui Yibai's reaction, realizing what had happened.

He quietly let go of her hand and pushed her to the side.

"Alright, you've been tired for so long, go back and rest."

Shui Yibai obediently agreed and turned to leave.

Watching her departing figure, Fang Zheng smiled slyly.

Hmph! Sweet and innocent!

Every day, dreaming of beautiful things!

Turning back to see Qian Desheng still staring at him, Fang Zheng's expression returned to normal.

Putting away the servitude contracts on the table, he said calmly, "From today on, you'll be the steward of my mansion!"

"Don't worry about anything else, I'll protect Yibai's safety."

Qian Desheng anxiously asked, "What will the princess do in your mansion? I'll give you all my money, but you're not going to make her a servant, are you?"

"She'll be Ningxin's servant from now on!"

"Who's Ningxin?"

"Xiao Tao's servant."

Xiao Tao!!? Qian Desheng was suddenly struck by lightning! He stood there stunned!

He knew Xiao Tao! Fang Zheng's servant!

You're making the princess serve as a servant to a servant's servant?!

Qian Desheng's expression gradually turned red with anger, "No! The princess absolutely cannot serve a servant!"

"I'll give you all my money, and this is how you treat her?! Fang Zheng, you won't get a single coin from me!"

Fang Zheng took out the servitude contract and tapped it in his hand, saying ominously, "You dare to be so arrogant as a slave!?"

"If I'm missing a single coin, I'll sell Shui Yibai to the pleasure quarters! You can try and see if I'll do it or not!"

"I... I..." Qian Desheng was at a loss, looking at Fang Zheng in terror.

This guy in front of him wasn't human at all! One moment he was intimate with the princess, the next he wanted to sell her?!

He... he would definitely do such a thing! I should have killed myself earlier! To suffer such humiliation at this age...

Qian Desheng lowered his head and swallowed bitterly, "It was wrong of me to speak out of turn. This... this old servant give you everything, just spare her."

Fang Zheng smiled with satisfaction, his expression brightening again.

He stepped forward and put his arm around Qian Desheng's shoulders, "Why call yourself an old servant? We don't do that in the Fang family. From now on, call yourself 'I', and call me Master!"

"Yibai and I are family, don't worry, I absolutely won't harm her!"

"And... that broken crossbow must have been given to her by you, right? Looking at it, you probably don't want her to assassinate the Emperor either. When will this cycle of revenge end?"

"You help me keep an eye on Yibai, don't let her do anything foolish. In the future, you'll work well in the Fang mansion, and I'll definitely treat both of you well."

"Also... you must have brought many good things out of the palace, like the Imperial Jade Seal... do you have it?"

"Yes..." Qian Desheng nodded reluctantly.

"Excellent! Things like these must be clearly accounted for, otherwise if trouble arises... you understand the consequences!" Fang Zheng threatened.

Qian Desheng smiled bitterly, "Fine... everything according to Master's wishes!"

"But Master, you should at least leave some silver for the princess and me, right? In your mansion, how much does a steward earn per month? And how much for the princess?"

Fang Zheng laughed.

Old fox, he's got the right mindset! Starting to negotiate salary, that's a good sign!

"What silver? You've signed the servitude contract, have you ever seen anyone pay their servants?"

Qian Desheng: "I! @...%...@#$!...!!!"

Seeing Qian Desheng about to curse, Fang Zheng patted him on the shoulder.

He smiled, "Just kidding, don't worry about money. I said I'd save it for Yibai, and I definitely will!"

"However... I don't trust you, you know. In the future, if you need money, have Yibai ask Xiao Tao for approval."

"I need to know where every coin goes!"

"Also... I don't know how many of your accomplices are still hidden in the capital..."

Qian Desheng was a bit distracted.

You say you'll save it for the princess? If I believe a word you say, I'm a dog!

But as for accomplices, there really weren't any left. He had cut off all ties that needed cutting, and betrayed all those who could be betrayed.

So he honestly answered, "Master... this old servant... I really don't have any accomplices left."

"You'd better not!" Fang Zheng said loudly.

"Tell me, how much silver do you have in total?"

"Roughly... around two hundred thousand taels..." Qian Desheng replied softly, his heart bleeding.

Two hundred thousand taels! He had embezzled from the Water God Sect for years to accumulate this much.

Now in one go, it was all swallowed by this bastard Fang Zheng!

Hearing such a large amount, Fang Zheng was also somewhat shocked!

It seems this old fellow really didn't have any rebellious intentions.

Otherwise, with so much money, he could have caused a lot of trouble in the capital.

After thinking carefully and finding no problems, Fang Zheng sighed.

"Alright, you go back and rest first. When you're rested, give all your hideouts and money-hiding places to Xiao Tao."

"I'll give you twenty thousand taels and arrange for people to escort you and Yibai back to Taoyuan County. When you get there, register at the county office, and then have them assign a house for Yibai!"

Twenty thousand taels!? Plus a house?! Qian Desheng was suddenly jolted!

Fang Zheng would be so generous!?

This is unbelievable!

Seeing his suspicious gaze, Fang Zheng smiled.

"Don't doubt it, when I say twenty thousand taels, it's twenty thousand taels!"

"Take Yibai back to the county to rest for a while, spend this money however you want!"

"Enjoy yourselves however you like, I won't interfere... but don't let her think about revenge again. Doing that would mean certain death."

"Try to persuade her. When she's mentally recovered, bring her back. Understand?"

Qian Desheng still couldn't believe it and carefully observed Fang Zheng's expression, trying to find any flaw.

He said, "I heard Taoyuan County is exceptionally expensive... how long will twenty thousand taels last..."

This guy being so nice definitely means trouble.

Maybe after spending the twenty thousand tael silver note on a meal, the money will be gone, and we'll be thrown out naked.

Fang Zheng was annoyed by his scrutiny and shouted, "What kind of look is that!"

"You think I'm tricking you?"

"You think only you care about Yibai, and everyone else is plotting against her? She's worked in the Fang mansion for so long, would I mistreat her?!"

"Not only will I give you these twenty thousand taels, but in the county, mention my name, and everything – food, clothing, housing, transportation – will be free!"

"Get out!!"

Seeing his reaction, Qian Desheng was overjoyed!

Damn! It's actually true!

"Yes! I'm leaving, son-in-law!" With that, he hurriedly ran out the door.

Son-in-law?

Fang Zheng rubbed his chin... thinking for a long time...